What are the similarities and differences between the Honor Code at MBA and the US Constitution?

As stated in the MBA handbook, the Honor Council at Montgomery Bell Academy was instituted in 1945 simply to " promote gentlemanly conduct". While this institution only has influence among faculty and students at MBA, there are many similarities that can be drawn to the US constitution. 

One of these similarities can be with the Supremacy clause in the constitution. This clause states that the national law has the power to override any state law. Similarly, the handbook states that the headmaster has the power to overrule any Honor Council decision. 

Another example illustrating the similarities between the Honor Council and constitution can be seen when electing officers for the Honor Council. The council is composed of twelve students elected by their classmates for a one year term. After each term a member may go up for re-election. Similarly, the constitution states that in the legislative branch a congress is to be comprised of a house of representatives and a senate. After winning an election,each of these bodies hold a two year and six year term respectively.

One key difference between the constitution and honor council is the process by which the system can be ratified. While the constitution has a means of being ratified through amendments, the honor code at MBA is set in stone, and has not undergone any serious changes.